Janet (17 page)

I’
d never wanted him so badly. When we went home, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I knew he was thinking the same thing. We had waited long enough. I squeezed his thigh under the table and he kissed me on the check.

When the check came, Scott and Hank split it. After we walked outside, they continued to
talk to each other on the sidewalk. I didn’t know what they were saying but it seemed like the conversation was going well. Hank’s hand moved to her lower back.

“They are back together,” Scott said automatically.

“How can you tell?” I asked.

“Believe me. I just know. It’s guy language.”

Hank came over to us, holding Beatriz by the hand. “I’ll take her home later,” he said. “Have a good night.”

I smiled. “You two have fun.”

Beatriz let go of his hand and hugged me tightly. “Thank you so much. I know I’ve been such a bitch to you and I’m so sorry. I really am. You’re the most amazing person I know, Janet. I’ve always been jealous of you, admired you because I knew I could never be a fraction of what you are. I love you.”

I felt tears in my eyes. “I love you too, Bee. Now go get him.”

“This time I won’t let go.”

I released her and watched her get into the cab with Hank.

Scott rubbed my back. “You did it.”

I sighed, so happy for my sister. “I’m so glad they’re getting back together.”

He kissed me on the cheek. “Thanks to you.”

I stared at the cab until it disappeared down the road.

“So…my place or yours? It looks like we’re alone either way.”

“It’s your call.”

“Let’s go to my place just in case Beatriz comes home.”

“
Okay,” I said. “Guess what?”

“What?”

“I’m wearing that purple thong.”

He moaned.

14

When we came inside, he immediately guided me toward the bedroom. My heart was racing in my chest as we walked inside. He shut the door behind him then turned to me. Scott stared at me for a long time. “You’re mine.”

“I know.”

He held me to his chest then pressed his forehead against mine. Nothing was said for a long time. I just felt his chest rise against mine. My body was shaking slightly, anticipating what was about to happen. I was excited, nervous.

His hands moved to the back of my dress where he pulled down the zipper. It fell to the floor, leaving me in my bra and underwear. I didn’t feel self-conscious around him. I normally had a hard time just changing in front of Layla and Cassie. With him, I felt beautiful and perfect for the first time.

Scott stared down at
my body, his breathing increasing. His hand fingered my thong. “I like this.” His lips kissed my neck then trailed to my nipples. My hands moved under his shirt, feeling his powerful physique. It didn’t take much to get me excited with him. Scott could make me come this way if he wanted to. I pulled off his shirt then he continued to kiss me. He guided me to the bed then laid me down.

I watched him unbuttoned his jeans and pull them off. His cock popped out, big and long. When I looked at it, I parted my legs unconsciously, wanting him inside. He caught the movement.

“I’ll rock your world,” he whispered.

I moaned then licked my lips.

He grabbed my thong then pulled it off slowly, letting the fabric rub against my skin. When I was naked, he stared at me for a long time.

The anticipation was killing me. “Scott…”

“I want to savor this moment, the first time I made love to my future wife.”

My eyes softened at his words.

“You realize you’re stuck with me, right? I’ll never let you go. You’re forever claimed by me.”

“I want to be.”

He leaned over me then kissed my stomach. His fingers moved between my legs then rubbed my clitoris. My head rolled back as he touched me. He was so good at everything he did.  My legs parted for him, wanting more. Two fingers slipped inside and he made me shiver with ecstasy. I grabbed his cock and rubbed him vigorously. We were both panting and we hadn’t even started yet. I’d never been with a guy that did so much foreplay. Most of them just wanted to do the deed and be done with it. Perhaps that’s why I didn’t enjoy sex all that much. Scott was different. He had me on the verge of an orgasm before we even started.

“Tell me when you’re about to come,” he whispered.

A second later, I felt it. “I’m there.”

He pulled his fingers out and licked them.

I sighed at the loss of his hand.

He crawled on top of me and separated my legs. “
I want to make love to you without a condom.”

“I’m not on the pill.”

“I’ll pull out.”

I grasped his
hair then twirled it in my fingers. “You better not get me pregnant.”

He smiled. “I wouldn’t mind if I did.” He kissed me and set my mouth on fire.

I ran my nails down his back, moaning as our bodies touched. I wanted him so much I wanted to scream. His naked body on top of mine was orgasmic enough.

“Scott…”

“I know,” he whispered. “I want it too.”

“What are you waiting for?”

“For you to tell me you love me.”

I cupped his face. “Scott, I love you so much.”

“I love you too.” He inserted his tip inside me then moved in.

I gripped his forearms. “Oh my god…”

He moved all the way then stopped, giving me a moment to adjust.

It felt so good. I hadn’t had sex in so long and this was amazing.

Scott looked into my eyes as he rocked into me. “Mine.”

“Scott…”

He kissed my neck and the corner of my mouth while he made love to me, his hand digging into my hair.

“I’m already coming,” I said. I gripped him and felt the explosion hit me. “Oh…yeah.”

Scott moved faster, hitting me in just the right place.

It was definitely the best orgasm I ever had.

He stared into my eyes until the moment had passed. He grabbed my neck then followed me a moment later, coming onto my stomach. Scott bit his lip while he moaned. I loved watching his face as he reached his bliss. He kissed my forehead then rested his face close to mine. “I’m sorry I didn’t last long.”

“Why?” I asked. “You satisfied me.”

“I haven’t had sex in a long time, especially without a condom. And you were so wet…”

“You’re going to be getting lots of practice,” I said as I cuddled next to him.

He smiled. “Good. I’m holding you to that.”

I looked into his eyes, seeing the love and adoration shine bright. “I’m sorry I rejected you so many times.”

Scott laughed. “It’s okay. You were right. I was a little psycho.”

“A little?”

“Which makes you look even dumber.”

I hit him lightly on the shoulder. “You made me fall in love with you.”

“I do have my ways.”

“There’s that arrogance again.”

He smiled. “You know you like it.”

“No, I love it.”

He grabbed towel from his floor then wiped my stomach. “Sorry about that.”

“It’s okay. I liked it.”

“You need to go on the pill. I really want to come inside you.”

“I will.”

“I look forward to it.”

He pulled me to his chest then stroked my hair. “I’m really lucky I found you.”

“Why?”

“Most girls have no personalities. They do what I say with no questions asked.”

“That sounds like what you want,” I said.

“No. You’re perfect. I like that you stand up to me. You definitely aren’t a push over. I like that.”

“So you like arguing with me?”

“I didn’t say that,” he said with a laugh. “And I’m lucky I have a secret weapon.”

“A secret weapon?”

“When I kiss you, you lose all ability to function.”

“Damn, you caught that?”

“Yep. You’re at my mercy.”

“I have a secret weapon too.”

“Oh really?” he asked.

“My purple thong.”

“Damn.”

15

When I got to work the nex
t morning, there was a porno DVD sitting on my desk along with a dirty note. I tossed it in the garbage and pushed it to the back of my mind. I got an interview for a job but it paid half of what I was making here. I wouldn’t be able to make rent with that.

Ryan came to my office. “You got my note?”

“Go to hell,” I snapped.

“So, Garrison told me you tattled.”

I looked at my computer and ignored him.

“I’m talking to you,” he snapped.

“Fuck you.”

He came toward me then placed his hand on my chair. I didn’t like the touch at all. It was intimidating and threatening. “How does it feel to be played?”

“I already apologized, Ryan. There’s nothing more I can do.”

“I bet you regret your actions now.”

“Now I know why you’re single.”

“What the fuck did you just say to me?”

I glared at him. “Get out of my office.”

“Or what?
You’re going to report me to Garrison?”

“No, I’ll tell my boyfriend and he’ll kill you.”

“I’m not scared of him,” he said.

“You should be.”

There was a knock on the door.

R
yan quickly stepped away from me.

Mr. Garrison was standing in the doorway but he wasn’t alone. Scott was standing next to him, a look of murder on his face. Mr.
Garrison was watching us. He eyed the DVD and note that was in the garbage. “Is everything alright?”

My heart was pounding in my chest. I didn’t speak, unsure what to say. I stared at Scott,
who was looking into his eyes.

“We’re fine, sir,” Ryan said calmly.

“Did you give her that DVD?” Mr. Garrison asked. “Along with that note?”

“No,” Ryan said quickly.

“That’s sexual harassment, Ryan,” Mr. Garrison said.

“Then good thing it wasn’t me,” Ryan said.

“We just heard you.” Scott’s voice was calm but deadly at the same time.

Ryan glared at him.

Mr. Garrison cleared his throat. “Scott is a new addition to our team. He reported the sexual harassment taking place, and I hate to say that he was right.”

Ryan looked frightened.

“This can go down two different ways,” Mr. Garrison said. “Ryan, you can quit, pack up your things, and leave immediately, admitting to these charges. If you challenge them, Mr. Benedict will be taking you to court on behalf of Janet, humiliating this company. I suggest you take my generous offer.”

Ryan said nothing for a long time. He took a deep breath then looked at me.

“Don’t look at her,” Scott snapped.

Ryan quickly looked away.

“I told you not to fuck with my boyfriend,” I whispered.

After a moment of silence, Ryan left the office and walked into his own, packing his things.

Mr. Garrison looked at me. “I apologize for all of this, Janet. I should have taken you seriously when you came to me.”

“As long as Ryan is gone and the harassment is over, there are no hard feelings.”

He nodded. “I’ll talk to everyone,” he said. “But Mr. Benedict has already made the rounds. I don’t mind doing it again.” He left the office.

Scott came closer to me, his hands in his pockets.

“You work here now?”

“I applied for the job last week.”

“Why?”

“Y
ou really can’t figure that out?” he said sarcastically. “You wouldn’t leave so I had to come here.”

“I can’t believe you did that.”

“I can,” he said. “Now I get to see you every day. And fuck you in my office.”

I blushed.

He came closer to me. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. You always take care of me.”

He smiled. “You got that right.”

I patted his thigh. “I was getting really sick of Ryan.”

“I’ll beat the shit out of him later.”

“Don’t,” I said quickly. “Just leave it alone.”

“No, now I have to scare him into never bothering you. My brothers will help.”

“Scott, I said no. You’re a respectable lawyer. It isn’t worth it. And it’s wrong.”

“And what he did was wrong.”

“Let it go.”

He looked like was going to argue.

I grabbed his face and kissed him. He
melted in the same way I always did. “It works both ways.”

“Damn.”

“I guess I should get back to work.”

“Can I take you to lunch?”

“Can we fuck in your office instead?”

“That’s my girl,” he said with a wink.

“Babe, I love you.”

“I love you too.” He kissed me on the forehead. “Have you heard from Beatriz?”

“She grabbed her stuff, left, and moved in with Hank.”

“I’m glad they worked it out.”

“Me too,” I said. “And now my sister and I are closer than ever before.”

“Good things came out of it.”

“Yeah.”

“So, I was talking to Tony
...”

I rolled my eyes. “When are you not talking to him? Seriously, you two are joined at the hip.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

“Not when it ruins my time with you,” I said. “I can’t just sit on your lap and make out with you. He’s my brother. It’s weird.”

“It would be weird if you did that in front of anyone.”

I glared at him. “So what did you talk about?”

“I asked if I could move in with you.”

My heart stopped beating. “What did he say?”

“He said we should have already done it.”

“Are you asking me?”

He shook his head. “You know me better than that. I’m telling you.”

I smiled. “Well, this is me accepting that command.”

He nodded. “We’re getting better at this.”

“Compromise goes a long way.”

Scott pulled out a key. “The movers already moved everything.”

My mouth fell open. “What if I said no?”

“You weren’t going to say no,” he said with a laugh.

“I still would have liked to
have been asked.”

“Too bad.”

I felt my anger rise. “Scott—”

He grabbed my face and kissed me, quieting my protests and making me dig my nails into his skin. “Works every time.”